Real Madrid – Elche

Real Madrid host a struggling Elche side in what looks like a straightforward encounter at the Bernabéu. The Spaniards sit second in the table with 12 points from four wins and a single loss, boasting a dominant 14‑4 goal difference, while Elche languish in 19th place with just two points from two draws and three defeats and a -7 goal margin. The gulf in form and firepower suggests Madrid will look to extend their unbeaten run and tighten the gap at the top, whereas Elche will be desperate for a first victory to spark a revival. Head‑to‑head history has heavily favoured the capital giants, and the numbers this season make a reversal seem unlikely.